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GU11 YJH

2011 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 YJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 157,298 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 25 May 2024 144,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 112,576 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 105,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,128 miles

no acceleration

Pass 25 May 2019 96,113 miles

no emmisions detected

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,962 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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GU11 YJH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 YJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU11 YJH registered?

GU11 YJH is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 YJH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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